Author Archives: Tricia

Reviving the Spirit of Federalism: Decentralisation Policy Options for a New Malaysia

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Tricia

This policy paper was published as Policy Ideas No. 59 for the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) Malaysia. It can be downloaded for free here. Introduction Up to 2008, the spirit of Malaysia’s federalism had all but faded, … Continue reading →

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The Fall of the Corrupt

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Tricia

First published in theSun here, on 17 May 2018. IN Ayi Kwei Armah’s book, The Beautyful Ones are Not Yet Born, the protagonist is a civil servant who chooses not to take bribes for favours at the expense of his children’s education … Continue reading →

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Notes on a New Nation, Day 7

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Tricia

Notes on a New Nation Day 7 Post GE-14 (16 May 2018) and Concluding Thoughts (for now) How apt it is to end the week with what most would consider to be sweet justice. Just seven short days following the … Continue reading →

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Notes on a New Nation, Day 6

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Tricia

Notes on a New Nation Day 6, Post-GE14 (15 May 2018) The slowest news day since the election, so we shall keep it short. Last evening (14 May), the Agong released a press statement stating that he was satisfied with … Continue reading →

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Malaysia’s new leadership line-up strengthens Mahathir’s hand

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Tricia

First published on the Channel NewsAsia website on 14 May 2018, here. Mahathir Mohamad named three Cabinet ministers and announced the establishment of a Council of Elders on Saturday (May 12), in a move that strengthens his position within the … Continue reading →

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Notes on a New Nation, Day 5

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Tricia

Notes on a New Nation Day 5, Post-GE14 (14 May 2018) We are inching towards one week post-election day, but it feels like much longer, given the number of events taking place; the changing of the tides is rapid, and … Continue reading →

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Notes on a New Nation, Day 4

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Tricia

Notes on a New Nation Day 4 Post-GE14, 13 May 2018 It has been the quietest day in news since election day (thankfully). Kudos to the media that has been faithfully following the news daily; they must be exhausted, but … Continue reading →

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Notes on a New Nation, Day 3

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Tricia

Notes on a New Nation Day 3 Post-GE14, 12 May 2018 The news comes at us fast and furious, like bullets from a gun. I’m not sure how long I should be doing these daily updates; I suppose as long … Continue reading →

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Notes on a New Nation, Day 2

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Tricia

Notes on a New Nation Day 2 Post-GE14 (as at 5.45pm, 11 May 2018) So much is taking place at such a rapid pace that I feel the need to document events so that I (and perhaps other researchers) can … Continue reading →

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Notes on a New Nation, Day 1

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Tricia

Notes on a New Nation Day 1 Post-GE14, 10 May 2018 A few preliminary thoughts on what is happening right now in Malaysia. Unprecedented in our political history. Yesterday on 9 May 2018, we saw the people of Malaysia voting … Continue reading →

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